Life As a Prayer: Poems

In her first book of poems, #1 New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Read Hawthorne writes about growing up in Louisiana, transformation, extraordinary spiritual events and experiences, finding the light in darkness and the divine in all things, and the joy of simple living.PRAISE FOR LIFE AS A PRAYER"I was stopped in my tracks reading your poems, taking in the Living Rumiesque potency of your words in service to the One."
-Candace Freeland, photographer, musician, Black Mountain, NC"Unexpected truths; wide-open heart; beauty on every line."
-Cindy Buck, author, Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul, Fairfield, IA"Life As a Prayer is a gentle and potent invitation into the landscape of the soul's journey as it seeks the light in the field of life. Jennifer's timeline takes you by the hand and slips you into breathless states of your inner Nature. You will find it simple and sublime."
-Lilli Botchis, PhD, author, Awakening the Holographic Human, Vero Beach, FL"Each poem is a whole world and a beautiful gift . . . everything great poetry should be."
-Margaret Glazer, reader, Fairfield, IA"Your poetry captures a pure essence of soul-felt reflections evolving into a transcendent peaceful elysian sanctuary. We really loved it and will enjoy reading it again and again."
-Rob Mancheri, DC, Smithville, NJ"My granddaughter keeps asking me if I believe in God . . . . I will read her 'Easter Morning on Black Mountain' and 'The Beauty of Him.' Maybe they will help her understand."
-Kendy Madden, writer, Durham, NC"Thank you for touching my life with beauty, and grace, and meaning."
-Linda de Graaff, reader, Louisville, KY